Let's Get Started!

The time has finally come for me to write my first Voices of
Youth blog post ever!

I am not going to lie, I am a bit worried. But at the same time I
am more than confident that this experience will teach me not
only how to write interesting and captivating blogs in English,
but also how to discuss global issues with other young people
and, as a result, how to figure out solutions to them.

So, first things first. Let's start with a description of me!

My name is Andrea, I am a 16-year-old high school student and I
live in Italy. Of course school and homework take up most of my
free time, but this doesn't prevent me from having and pursuing
some hobbies! For instance, I really enjoy reading and listening
to music. My favorite literary genres are classic and fantasy
books, but I also like thrillers and history novels. Books are
capable of making people experience emotions and events they have
never lived themselves and this helps them to develop a sense of
empathy. In my opinion, that is such a unique and priceless gift!

In regard to music, I usually listen to contemporary pop music,
but I love classical compositions too. I think that music has
such a powerful influence over a person's feelings, for it can
make you feel happy and cheerful even when everything seems to be
going wrong.

Furthermore, I am fond of cinema as well. I can't help being
hypnotized by a movie with an interesting plot, a profound
meaning and a well-written script. Cinema is the perfect
combination between visual art and written art. Brothers Lumière,
congratulations!

One of my character traits is curiosity. I believe that finding
out new things that you didn't know anything about is one of the
most exciting activities for a human being. It allows you to
think, learn, reflect, create links with information you already
know and stimulate a creative thinking, which enables you to
always be more and more curious! In my opinion one should never
stop wondering and asking himself/herself questions, because
questions can lead you everywhere. Maybe because of this, I am
keen on both literature and science, so I usually define myself a
multifaceted person. Physics exercises and a nice, compelling
book equally appeal to me!

What else? Am I just a nerdy guy who likes books, music and
finding out about new stuff? Of course not!

In fact, I am also passionate about a number of global issues,
ranging from education rights to gender equality. I think that
people should hold their head up in pride and raise their voice
to obtain the rights they deserve. Not by fueling hatred though,
but rather by setting up debates and discussions. Therefore I
reckon that it is essential for young people to be aware of what
is happening in the world, so that they can have their own views
on contemporary topics and, by doing so, decide to act in order
to change the things they don’t like.

So this is me! Of course you will find out more about me in the
blog posts I will write in the coming months.

Now everything seems to be ready. This exciting adventure is
about to begin!

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Voices of Youth (VOY) was founded in 1995 as UNICEF’s online place for young people to learn more about issues affecting their world. Today, VOY is a vibrant community of youth bloggers from all over the world, offering inspiring, original insight and opinion on a variety of topics. Everyone is welcome to write, film, comment and engage in discussions. Let’s go!